In a bombshell episode that aired Friday, June 13, EastEnders delivered one of its most emotionally explosive twists of the year—George Knight has ended his marriage to Elaine after discovering she cheated on him. But the real question burning through Albert Square: is this the end of George in Walford?

Fans were left reeling after a week of mounting tension between George and Elaine. The final blow came when Junior dropped a truth bomb: George had spent Christmas night with his ex. While George insisted he didn’t kiss Sabrina, the damage was done. Elaine, already exhausted from George’s secretive behaviour and emotional distance, kicked him out.

Yet it wasn’t over.

In a moment of vulnerability and fury, Elaine turned to her ex-husband Drew for comfort—only to spiral into an even bigger mistake. She ended up in bed with another man. What followed was an earth-shattering confession. Elaine, guilt-ridden and desperate, came clean to George about the betrayal. His response? He packed his bags and left her—and The Queen Vic—behind.

The emotional fallout was immediate and intense. George’s departure not only shattered his relationship with Elaine, but cast a heavy shadow over the fate of The Vic itself. Owned by Elaine and Linda, the pub now finds itself without its sturdy barman, while tensions flare between Linda and her mother. Without George, the family dynamic is set to implode.

What’s more, George’s departure opens the door to an intriguing possibility: a romantic rekindling with Cindy Beale. As Elaine confronted her own heartbreak, she caught George in an intimate moment with Cindy—a hug on the Albert balcony that may have meant more than it appeared. With George now free, will he fall back into Cindy’s arms?

Speculation about actor Colin Salmon’s future on the show has reached a fever pitch. While there’s been no official word from the BBC, Colin has expressed nothing but enthusiasm for his EastEnders role in previous interviews. Could this be a fake-out exit designed to stir fan theories? Or is George Knight’s time in Walford truly up?

For now, we’re left in suspense—but one thing’s for certain: The Queen Vic will never be the same again.